Books like Sarah and after by Lynne Reid Banks
The book traces the intertwined lives of four generations of young girls, each destined to become a foundational matriarch of the Hebrew people. Through their experiences and choices, readers gain insight into the cultural and spiritual forces that guide the nation's history in the Old Testament.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Authors: Lynne Reid Banks
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